Bayer is exiting the seed treatment equipment business in the United States to help the company's finances, according to an email sent to customers that was seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Bayer to exit US seed treatment equipment business, email says
Bayer committed to seed treatments but won’t manufacture seed treatment equipment, the company said
Get your kochia under control — by burying it
An AAFC scientist found covering kochia with chaff was the most effective at killing it
For the last few years, AAFC scientists in Saskatoon have been studying methods to “artificially” bury kochia seeds in the soil as a possible way to control the tumbleweed.
Cutting the nitrous oxide emissions without losing yields
Better nitrogen management promises to both protect crop yields and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer; new research looks to verify how much difference it actually makes
Better nitrogen management promises to both protect crop yields and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer. New research looks to verify how much difference it actually makes.
Reducing wild oat populations through rotations
Science Brief: Combining harvest weed seed control with early-maturing crops may limit wild oat populations
Breanne Tidemann has led several research projects looking at whether harvest weed seed control can effectively control weeds. She’s found that combining harvest weed seed control with early-maturing crops may limit wild oat populations, and may lengthen the effectiveness of available herbicides. Harvest weed seed control, developed in Australia, uses equipment such as the Harrington […] Read more
Cover cropping requires intention
Science Brief: Keep your goals in mind
A recent study of cover cropping in Western Canada underlines the importance of setting goals before adopting the practice. Jodi Holzman, who graduated from Royal Roads University with a master’s of science in environment and management, surveyed 26 farmers from across Western Canada who grew cover crops. She then conducted in-depth interviews with six farmers […] Read more
Supersized grain carts a weighty problem
They can boost harvest efficiencies, but also ramp up risk of serious soil compaction. Here are some tips to reduce that risk
Grain carts can still cause serious soil compaction whether they’re on tracks or wheels, but Scott Shearer’s research at Ohio State indicates less of a yield hit with tracks compared to wheels in unfavourable soil conditions. Here are some tips to reduce compaction risk.
‘Don’t equate us with Toronto news, culture’ Ontario farmers tell western colleagues
Part 4 | Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Farmers across Canada reflect on what they'd like producers in other regions to know about the issues they face ahead of the 2025 federal election.
Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Part 1 | Cross-country takes on Trump, tariffs and trade tensions
Farmers from across Canada weighed shared perspectives on the upcoming 2025 federal election. In part one, they talk Trump, tariffs and trade tensions.
Ratio of rent to value for Canadian farmland stable in 2024
Renting extends cash flow advantage over ownership, land values grow
The ratio of farmland rental prices to farmland value was similar in 2024 compared to 2023, but renting extended its cash flow advantage over ownership, Farm Credit Canada reported.
IGC raises world corn crop forecast, trims wheat
The International Grains Council (IGC) has raised its forecast for 2025/26 global corn production, driven by an improved outlook in sub-Saharan Africa and the United States.
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